New York County
Explore the New York City metro →
- Population
- 1,629,477
- Area
- 22.66 sq mi (58.68 km²), 11.2 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38.9
- Households
- 778,281
- Persons per household
- 2
- Median household income
- $103,931
- Median house value
- $1,090,500
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Nicknamed "The Big Apple," New York County (coextensive with Manhattan) is one of the five boroughs comprising New York City. It's renowned for its imposing skyscrapers, vibrant culture, and influential role in finance, media, and entertainment. Iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building and Times Square draw millions of visitors annually.
New York County
An independent city — coextensive with this county-equivalent, so it is governed as a city and reported as a county.
Local News
New York Amsterdam News
Published 5 hours agoDiscovering 2Pac: How to listen to his discography
Now is an excellent time to rediscover why Shakur was, and remains, such a crucial figure in hip-hop music specifically, and Black American music in general.
Brooklyn Paper
Published 11 hours agoRemembering 9/11: Brooklyn memorials honor those lost on 9/11, 25 years later
As New York City and the nation mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, people across the city will gather at prominent sites — from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in downtown Manhattan to the Brooklyn 9/11 Wall of Remembrance at Maimonides Park in Coney…
THE CITY
Published September 10New York Story Fest Is Premiering in NYC on Nov. 20
The City Reporter is an official partner of New York Story Fest. The oldest human art form returns to center stage. The inaugural New York Story Fest is here. Set against the backdrop of a city shaped by industry, migration and hope, this year’s showcase gathers award-winning New…
New York Amsterdam News
Published September 10Studio Museum Peggy Cooper Cafritz’s vision for Black artists
The Studio Museum in Harlem is paying tribute to the late Peggy Cooper Cafritz with the exhibition “Dreams of This Future".
City Limits
Published September 09Where to Donate Your Extra Stuff to NYC Families Who Could Use It
If you have unopened toiletries, baby supplies, clothing in good condition or other essentials at home, the following sites take donations.
Upcoming Events
Colgate Real Estate September Breakfast - 2026
1290 Avenue of the Americas · Manhattan
Colgate Real Estate September Breakfast - 2026
See details